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South awards alarm, lighting contract
The high school will have its fire alarm and emergency lighting system upgraded for $109,101. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL The South Hunterdon Regional High School Board of Education awarded the contract for an upgraded fire alarm and emergency lighting system May 22 to Institutional Systems Service Corp. of Waldwick for $109,101. The board…
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Recount likely in Delaware
One vote separated two candidates in the township primary Tuesday. By: Linda Seida In Delaware Township, the race for two seats on the Township Committee may not be over yet. Richard W. Madden Jr. was the top Republican vote-getter in Tuesday’s primary with 557 votes. But only one vote separates the Republicans in second and…
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‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Bucks County Playhouse brings back this audience favorite, with Eddie Mekka returning as Tevye. By: Stuart Duncan When Fiddler on the Roof opened on Broadway Sept. 24, 1964, it was hardly hailed as a musical for the tired businessman. Almost every man in the cast wore a beard; women were dressed in peasant costumes …
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June 4, 8:35 p.m.: Of cork and reputations
Sammy Sosa is caught with a corked bat. What does it mean for his reputation? By: Hank Kalet Sammy Sosa has a significant suspension coming his way for using a corked bat in a baseball game. And he will deserve whatever suspension he gets. The question is: will he deserve what may happen to his…
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Superintendent contract set for review
Cheryl Simone faces an evaluation by the Board of Educaiton, complicated by a petition signed by 180 residents asking her contract not be renewed. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL The evaluation process that will help decide whether to renew the contract of Superintendent Cheryl Simone could begin as early as Monday, when the Board…
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Editorial-June 5
Relay gives hope, courage to participants By: Mae Rhine We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and admiration to the organizers and participants of the annual Relay for Life, fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society. We were awed by the courage and dedication of those involved, particularly the survivors and their families. We watched…
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Letters-June 5
FCC ruling detrimental To the editor: A strange thing happened over the past few months. Many Americans started looking elsewhere for their world news. Some looked to the BBC. Others looked to the CBC. Many more didn’t know exactly where to look for accurate coverage of the war in Iraq. It is hard to tell…
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Sculpture exhibit set in New Hope
The exhibition, "Indoors and Out," features more than 70 pieces by 35 artists. NEW HOPE "Indoors & Out," an exhibition featuring more than 70 pieces by 35 artists, will open at Union Square, West Bridge Street and Union Square Drive. The patrons preview and opening will be held from Saturday, June 14, from 7…
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Unsafe bleachers topic for South committee
The high school Building and Grounds Committee is discussing whether to repair or replace the stadium bleachers. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL South Hunterdon Regional High School’s Building and Grounds Committee has begun discussions on whether to repair or replace the stadium bleachers that have become a safety hazard. The school district initially had…
